Attorney Profile

Colleen Manley was exposed to estate and business planning at an early age. You see, John Goodson, her father, made his career a lifelong quest to help his clients protect their earned assets and dynasty traditions for their families. Like father, like daughter, Colleen fell in love with helping families plan for their future success and succession.

Colleen has been a member of the Arizona State Bar and admitted to the United States District Court since 1985. In 1986, she was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the American Bar Association in good standing. Colleen holds the coveted “AV” rating, the highest rating, and her firm also holds the “preeminent” status. Both are indicators you have found an attorney who will partner with you to protect your assets.

Colleen is active in the community as well. She is a past president of Arizona Clean and Beautiful; a member of the National Charity League; a founding member of the Board of Regents of Golden Karma Awards; a founding member of Our Power of Community Circle; past Director of ESCOM; past member of the North Central Parenting Association and volunteers for local charities.

Colleen is a dedicated wife and mother of four children. Her love of family blends into both her work and philanthropic philosophies, motivating her to help strengthen families in the community. Her focus is children, family and philanthropy.